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Author Wotton, Janice url  openurl
  Title The exploration of proactive nursing practice and health services to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families Type Report
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal Held NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages 63 p.  
  Keywords Child health services; Child welfare; Reports  
  Abstract Reports a five-week study tour of nurse-led child health practices in the US, Scandinavia and the UK to determine what effect such clinics have on child health, and how they differ from NZ practice. Visits nurse clinics in San Francisco, Denver and New York in the US, Copenhagen in Denmark, and Norfolk in England; visits collaborative practices in these locations as well as in London, England and in Stockholm, Sweden. Examines health promotion opportunities in these same places. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1402  
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Author Cassidy, Sharon openurl 
  Title Proactive nursing practice and research to address improvement of health care needs of vulnerable children and their families Type Report
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 85 p.  
  Keywords Family nursing; Wounds and injuries; Child health services; Reports  
  Abstract Observes best practice in caring for infants/children with Epidermolysis Bullosa in Asia, Europe and Turkey, and makes recommendations for NZ practice. Compares the NZ approach to pressure injuries with that in Europe. Describes the treatment of superficial and partial thickness burn injuries in NZ. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1413  
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Author Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan url  openurl
  Title Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease  
  Abstract Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568  
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Author Hollins, Joanne url  openurl
  Title Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 111 p.  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units  
  Abstract Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1572  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 159 p.  
  Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management  
  Abstract Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573  
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Author Hogan, Deborah url  openurl
  Title Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 66 p.  
  Keywords Migrant nurses; Transition; Surveys  
  Abstract Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1580  
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Author Lally, Elsa url  openurl
  Title Symbiotic relationships in patients' engagements with practice nurses Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 262 p.  
  Keywords Practice nurses; Patients; Symbiotic relationships; Primary health care; Surveys  
  Abstract Records from patient perspectives the nature of the engagements patients have with practice nurses which influence patients' health and well-being. Posits this mutually-beneficial close association as a form of symbiosis. Surveys 15 patients from seven rural and urban general practices in NZ about aspects of the participants' relationships and engagements with nurses, analysing the results using Narrative Inquiry methodology.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1699  
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Author Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. url  doi
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  Title The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Abbreviated Journal JAANP  
  Volume 26 Issue 11 Pages 612-619  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing history  
  Abstract Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1845  
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Author Fischer, R; Roy, D E; Niven, E. openurl 
  Title Different folks, different strokes: becoming and being a sroke family Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 5-11  
  Keywords Stroke; Lived experience; Phenomenology; Family; Caregivers; Life change  
  Abstract Reports a study exploring family experiences of stroke during the first six months following a stroke. Performs a hermeneutic phenomenological study in which four participants from two Auckland families are interviewed in 2011 and 2012, at three time-intervals within the first six months post-stroke. Identifies three themes of the families' experiences: loss of a life once lived; navigation of an unfamiliar path; re-creation of a sense of normality. Stresses the importance of contact with the health-care team in facilitating the transition to post-stroke life.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1398  
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Author Norton, V. openurl 
  Title Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 12-16  
  Keywords Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management  
  Abstract Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1399  
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Author Poot, B. openurl 
  Title Nurse-led chronic cough clinic: what is the impact on patient waiting times? Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 17-20  
  Keywords Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times  
  Abstract Describes the impact on patient waiting times of a nurse-led cough clinic for patients referred to a secondary-care adult respiratory service. Performs an audit of data collected from 75 patients with chronic cough who had been triaged to a nurse-led cough clinic from Aug 2009 to Feb 2011, in which the nurse assessed each patient, undertaking a detailed patient history and clinical examination, and confirming diagnosis/differential diagnoses. Describes patient characteristics, source/reason for referral, and primary diagnosis for cough. Contrasts wait times before and after initiation of the nurse-led clinic.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1400  
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Author Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C. openurl 
  Title Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 21-24  
  Keywords Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning  
  Abstract Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1401  
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Author Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith openurl 
  Title Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 5-16  
  Keywords Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing  
  Abstract Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1488  
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Author Cresswell, Pip; Gilmour, Jean openurl 
  Title The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 17-28  
  Keywords Nurse-led process; Informed consent; Randomised-controlled trials; Clinical research nurse  
  Abstract Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1489  
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen openurl 
  Title History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945 Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 29-41  
  Keywords Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket; Child health and development record book  
  Abstract Traces the history of the Plunket Book, or Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book, during the years 1920-1945, chronicling the development of a medicalised relationship between mothers and health professionals during this era.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1490  
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